Meaning of disguise

dis•guise

to change the appearance or guise of so as to conceal identity or mislead, as by means of deceptive garb: The king was disguised as a peasant.

to conceal or cover up the truth or actual character of by a counterfeit form or appearance; misrepresent: to disguise one's intentions.

—n.

that which disguises; something that serves or is intended for concealment of identity, character, or quality; a deceptive covering, condition, manner, etc.: Noble words can be the disguise of base intentions.

the makeup, mask, costume, or overall changed appearance of an entertainer: a clown's disguise.

the act of disguising: to speak without disguise.

the state of being disguised; masquerade: The gods appeared in disguise.